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Welcome to The Smarter Brain, a curation of thought-provoking ideas and actionable reads to help you build better habits and become more productive.
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The Smarter Brain Team
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
Made (And Remade) by Habits
Investor and educator, Lucas Remmerswaal, on the power of consistent action.
“Just do it! First you make your habits, then your habits make you.”
Decoding Your Behavioral Code
Author & thinker, Jeanette Winterson, on behavioral patterns.
“Our habits and our fears make our choices. We are an algorithm of ourselves.”
Source: GAP OF TIME, THE
Daily Right-Doing, Daily Dividends
Author & ethicist, Frank Sonnenberg, on the compounding power of daily choices.
“When you do the right thing day in and day out, it's habit forming. The converse is also true.”
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Productivity Tools and Resources
How an Overachiever Learned Strategic Idleness
A personal journey of overcoming guilt associated with rest and unproductivity, emphasizing the importance of self-care. Rest without remorse - try these 4 proven fixes.
Future-Proof Habits for a Noisy World
This Medium article discusses the significance of mindfulness, work-life balance, and digital detox in achieving mental clarity and focus. Learn how how to build habits that stick (not the 21-day myth.)
What We're Reading
Habit Weekly is a curated newsletter exploring behavioral science, habit formation, and the power of small, consistent actions. Each issue delivers practical insights, tools, and research to help you better understand and design behavior - personally and professionally.
Brain Food
Today I Learned: The Mona Lisa has a dedicated postbox at the Louvre Museum for admirers to send her love letters. (Source)
Science: To orbit Earth, rockets must reach speeds of about 17,500 miles per hour, completing an orbit every 90 minutes. (Source)
Have a productive rest of your week,
The Smarter Brain Team
Resource Spotlight
Daily Habits for Continuous Self-Improvement
In a world that is constantly evolving, the pursuit of self-improvement has become more important than ever. Whether you aim to enhance your personal life, boost your career, or cultivate better relationships, adopting daily habits can significantly impact your journey toward growth.
Where Habits, Time, and Potential Converge
Concise insights blending behavioral science, time psychology, and personal growth narratives challenge easy answers, question common productivity myths, and invite readers into thoughtful reflection on how daily choices shape success and fulfillment.
Embracing Action Over Perfection
In the latest edition of WISER Newsletter, the focus shifts to the power of taking action, even when conditions aren't perfect. The post delves into practical strategies to overcome procrastination and self-doubt, encouraging readers to start tasks without waiting for ideal circumstances. By embracing imperfection and initiating action, individuals can build momentum and make meaningful progress toward their goals.
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